Minimal, a London-based technology company tackling last-mile emissions, has established its new headquarters at Prologis Park Royal DC5. The recently refurbished 10,751 sq.ft. unit will provide space for vehicle production, R&D and customer operations under one roof.
Founded in 2023, Minimal is building an ecosystem of lightweight electric vehicles, operational software and microhubs, enabling cities to move more with less and to address the growing congestion, emissions and cost of last-mile logistics.
Minimal’s move from Battersea to Park Royal places the business at the heart of one of London’s most established industrial areas – closer to existing and potential customers and with strong links into the city. The relocation supports plans to ramp up vehicle production and double the team size.
Patrick Bion, CEO & Co-Founder of Minimal, said: “Commercial freight creates 25% of London’s emissions, and this continues to rise. The legacy logistics systems that bring millions of vans into our cities every day simply aren’t fit for the changing demands of these areas. Minimal exists to address this, to let anyone moving goods in built up places to easily plan and deploy the most efficient logistics for their operations. Our new headquarters gives us a platform to grow, launching operations rapidly with customers in London and across the UK.”
Gillian Scarth, Senior Leasing and Development Director at Prologis UK, said: “London needs sustainable, city-ready logistics and Minimal is leading that charge. Their decision to base their headquarters at Park Royal shows the role intelligent real estate can play in tackling some of the capital’s biggest challenges.”
Through Prologis Essentials, the unit has been equipped to maximise space and functionality with racking and mezzanine infrastructure. Its private and secure yard provides valuable space for testing and storage.